VICTORIA QUAY COMMERCIAL PRECICT PLA AUGUST 2014
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7.0 IDICATIVE DEVELOPMET PLA 7.1 Process Overview VICTORIA QUAY COMMERCIAL PRECICT PLA FIAL DRAFT one of the previous three scenarios was Each was used to test and demonstrate scenarios for the various elements which enable the planning of the precinct. amalgamation of the optimal aspects of the three scenarios, informed by the responses of the project partners, key stakeholders and the community to the scenarios. The building types proposed in Open City were largely accepted as a critical component in enabling the Commercial Precinct to be a viable development opportunity. Although there was concern about height, the majority that were consulted preferred this to a lower, bulkier building form spread evenly across the site. The Queen Street bus interchange from Harbourside Hybrid had the overall majority preference, with an acceptance that an increase in public space in front commercially viable development on the southwest corner of Pioneer Park. The community was also willing to allow to maintain and enhance views to the port from the city. 75
7.0 IDICATIVE DEVELOPMET PLA 7.2 Commercial Precinct Indicative Development Plan KEY URBA DESIG ELEMETS Key pedestrian connections Retention of east- west linear open space connections within Victoria Quay Primary public space located within heritage curtilage adjacent to important heritage buildings Key new buildings adjacent to heritage buildings P2 P3 H2 H3 H4 H5 OPE SPACE/ PUBLIC SPACE Primary public space in Victoria Quay Commercial Precinct Sheltered public space Public space with commercial alfresco use Public open space HERITAGE BUILDIGS AD CURTILAGE C and D Sheds Amenities Building (C Y O Connor Centre) Old Police Station (former Migrant Immigration Office) Waiting Room Remnant railway tracks T1 T2 T3 HEIGHTS 1 storey 2-3 storeys 3-4 storeys 4-6 storeys 10+ storeys Existing buildings within precinct area EW BUILDIGS Podium/tower building type (Ports Admin) Low rise/shed building type (Port vernacular) Perimeter/street edge building type (West End vernacular) B1 P1 P2 TRASPORT AD ACCESS Taxi stand Bike lane Bike lane shared path Universal access parking Street parking Bike parking Proposed pedestrian overpass (for connection between the Fremantle Railway Station and development in Commercial Precinct - subject to approval) Existing pedestrian overpass to Fremantle Ports Passenger Terminal Indicative location of traffic signals STREETSCAPE & MOVEMET S1 ew road connection across rail line (subject to approval) S2 ew pedestrian on-grade access over railway line (subject to approval) Shared street Shared path and pedestrian only connection 76
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Pedestrian Lane Service Lane EAST STREET 7.0 IDICATIVE DEVELOPMET PLA PRICIPLE 1: ACKOWLEDGE THE HERITAGE, CHARACTER AD SPECIAL IDETITY OF THE PLACES AD SPACES I THE PROJECT AREA HERITAGE conserving the heritage character of Victoria Quay whilst re-invigorating Commercial Precinct development areas as an exciting, inter-connected, peoplefriendly and commercially successful part of Fremantle. heritage buildings, objects and spaces and interpreting the rich industrial environment and heritage of the space. Reinforce the linear form of existing former cargo transit sheds and associated roadways along Victoria Quay. Generous open spaces provide ample areas and opportunities for heritage interpretation. WEST STREET Pedestrian Lane SHORT STREET MARKET STREET QUEE STREET ELDER PLACE GOLDSBOROUGH STREET CATOMET STREET Adaptive re-use with building additions to allow re-use Adaptive re-use Ports operations Additions to support existing use Maintain use or future adaptive re-use Retain rail tracks Enhance the distinct local landscape, heritage and character of the port Preserve park archaeology ot To Scale 78
Pedestrian Lane Service Lane EAST STREET 7.0 IDICATIVE DEVELOPMET PLA VICTORIA QUAY COMMERCIAL PRECICT PLA FIAL DRAFT PRICIPLE 2: DELIVER SAFE, ATTRACTIVE, WELL-DESIGED AD ICLUSIVE PLACES THAT WILL ATTRACT A DIVERSE COMMUITY SUSTAIABLE PLACES AD SPACES The diversity of building footprints and architectural design encourages a rich mix of land uses that will attract a wide range of people who will want to visit for a broad range of reasons. Improved accessibility for all people, including the young, the elderly and disabled. The ability to survey the area using security cameras or other security devices/methods. Eye level view corridors are improved and new through views created. Adaptable, multi-functional places and spaces. WEST STREET Pedestrian Lane SHORT STREET MARKET STREET QUEE STREET ELDER PLACE GOLDSBOROUGH STREET CATOMET STREET Retail/hospitality/commercial/office/parking Retail/hospitality/public/community Retail/hospitality/commercial/office Public/community Accommodation Civic forecourt to Fremantle Railway Station Pocket park Main public space within commercial precinct Privately managed public space Small, sheltered public space Street level pedestrian view corridors Street level vehicle view corridors ot To Scale 79
Pedestrian Lane Service Lane EAST STREET 7.0 IDICATIVE DEVELOPMET PLA PRICIPLE 3: ESURE THAT PLACES AD SPACES PROVIDE FOR MIXED USES, ARE ADAPTABLE AD ARE MULTI-FUCTIOAL VARIETY OF OPE SPACES AD PLACES The Commercial Precinct as a distinct area with seamless transition to the rest of Victoria Quay, a direct connection to shipping movements and engagement with the waterfront. Includes portscaled public space for larger gatherings and activities. A City axis for pedestrians to Small spaces (seating, retail, community) along the axis provide a sense of enclosure and protection for pedestrians. A high quality Railway Station forecourt, worthy of the quality of the accommodate a growing population and increase in public transport use. Pioneer Park transformed from a largely single use, low activity park to a green pocket park activated by new development and improved amenity within a predominantly green, landscaped environment. Opportunities for publicly accessible podium-level gardens. Water WEST STREET Pedestrian Lane SHORT STREET Mooring ships MARKET STREET High quality Railway Station forecourt Publicly accessible podium level gardens Small spaces Privately managed City Axis QUEE STREET Cargo ELDER PLACE CATOMET STREET GOLDSBOROUGH STREET Highly activated pocket park - lawn area for passive relaxation - playground - interpretation centre and the sites archaeology Improved vehicular connections to existing road network. View to port activity VQ Commercial Precinct public space - supports privately managed alfresco/bar areas - supports operating ports access requirements - alfresco areas for cafes or public buildings - Interpretive signage - Informal seating Multifunctional open spaces ot To Scale 80
Pedestrian Lane Service Lane EAST STREET 7.0 IDICATIVE DEVELOPMET PLA VICTORIA QUAY COMMERCIAL PRECICT PLA FIAL DRAFT PRICIPLE 4: DEVELOP PLACES THAT ARE RESPOSIVE TO, AD EMBRACE, LOCAL EVIROMETAL CODITIOS MICRO CLIMATE The orientation of open spaces to optimise solar gain in winter, but minimise sun exposure during summer. Building locations, orientation and form protect users from cool winter by the summer Fremantle Doctor. Cooling winds permeate through Victoria Quay s Commercial Precinct to the streets of Fremantle s city centre. Permeable paving to improve and Increased capacity to shade large areas of open hardstand will reduce the substantial heat gain caused by the existing at-grade car parking area. The majority of car parking areas will be covered or under shade. WEST STREET Pedestrian Lane SHORT STREET MARKET STREET QUEE STREET ELDER PLACE CATOMET STREET GOLDSBOROUGH STREET Cool south-westerly breeze ot To Scale Hot easterly breeze Trees Winter midday sun - Key public spaces have access to sun - Building shadows do not adversely impact winter sun on public spaces 81
Pedestrian Lane Service Lane EAST STREET 7.0 IDICATIVE DEVELOPMET PLA PRICIPLE 5: FOSTER COECTIVITY WITH THE BROADER FREMATLE CITY AREA TO EABLE LEGIBILITY AD ITUITIVE MOVEMET WITHI AD ACROSS PLACES COECTIVITY AD LEGIBILITY Balance between not allowing new development to overpower the Fremantle Railway Station building or block views of the working port from key points in Fremantle whilst enabling the new developments to become landmarks. Rationalised pedestrian and vehicle routes with clear signage and sightlines on primary streets to encourage visitors. Strong focus on pedestrians using secondary streets within the Commercial Precinct to meander and discover the waterfront. WEST STREET Pedestrian Lane SHORT STREET MARKET STREET QUEE STREET ELDER PLACE GOLDSBOROUGH STREET CATOMET STREET Main pedestrian access connecting the city with the waterfront. ot To Scale Main pedestrian access along VQ waterfront Main pedestrian access connecting the city to Fremantle Railway Station and bus interchange Pedestrian laneways Views to sky, cranes and docked ships 82
Pedestrian Lane Service Lane EAST STREET 7.0 IDICATIVE DEVELOPMET PLA VICTORIA QUAY COMMERCIAL PRECICT PLA FIAL DRAFT PRICIPLE 6: EHACE ACCESS TO A RAGE OF TRASPORT SCEARIOS EHACED TRASPORT ACCESS A realignment of the bus interchange entry from Market Street to Queen improve pedestrian access across the is enabling the Market and Phillimore Streets intersection to be bus free and re-designed as a shared street for people and vehicles An additional passenger/pedestrian entry exit on the eastern end of the railway station provides a shorter and more direct connector route to the relocated bus interchange. Easy access to taxis, ACROD parking, and CAT bus. Limited impact on the walking distance to commuter parking bays. shift workers. WEST STREET Pedestrian Lane SHORT STREET Vehicle connectivity MARKET STREET QUEE STREET ELDER PLACE CATOMET STREET Staff parking GOLDSBOROUGH STREET ot To Scale Cycle connectivity Roadside parking Shared access Queen St bus interchange entry Access to taxi from train station Access to ferry from train station Access to bus from train station Disabled parking and taxi stand 83
Pedestrian Lane Service Lane EAST STREET 7.0 IDICATIVE DEVELOPMET PLA PRICIPLE 7: ESTABLISH THE CODITIOS THAT WILL MAXIMISE BUSIESS AD ECOOMIC OPPORTUITIES AD OUTCOMES SELF-FUDED DEVELOPMET OPTIOS The provision of 30,000m 2 of Commercial Precinct enables a key anchor tenant and support services to be established. Approximately 9,500m 2 of lively retail/hospitality also provided. The balance between preserving view buildings in the Commercial Precinct has been considered in calculating the Precinct Plan building envelopes. The resulting commercial building footprints plates. The Commercial Precinct s building envelopes/footprints ensure that activated with food, beverage and lively retail uses. WEST STREET Pedestrian Lane SHORT STREET Active facades - retail or public MARKET STREET QUEE STREET ELDER PLACE CATOMET STREET GOLDSBOROUGH STREET ot To Scale Primary active spaces Upper level views 84
EAST STREET 7.0 IDICATIVE DEVELOPMET PLA VICTORIA QUAY COMMERCIAL PRECICT PLA FIAL DRAFT PRICIPLE 8: DEVELOP A PARTERSHIP APPROACH WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS, ESURIG SHARED RESPOSIBILITY FOR THE EFFECTIVE MAAGEMET OF THE REVITALISED PLACES AD SPACES STAGED DEVELOPMET OPTIOS Each Enabling Precinct Plan implementation at a pace suitable to each partner. Within each plan, elements such as entry connections, pedestrian connections and other infrastructure/ services can be constructed on a staged basis or collectively. All Precinct Plans outline the development framework for each parcel and the implementation considerations to enable each parcel to be developed. WEST STREET PARCEL 5 PARCEL 3 PARCEL 2 PARCEL 1 PARCEL 1B PARCEL 1A PARCEL 4 ot To Scale 85
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